Question

Select the correct option after reading the statements.
1) The Peasant and zamindari rebellions in many parts of northern and western India added to the problems faced by the later Mughals.
2) There were pressures caused by mounting taxes, and some powerful chieftains were also attempting to seize power.

• A. Statement 1 is true, statement 2 is false.
• B. Both statements are correct, but statement 1 and statement 2 do not have any relation.
• C. Both statements are invalid.
• D. Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Statement 1 is true and statement 2 is the correct explanation for statement 1.

The peasant and zamindari rebellions in many parts of northern and western India added to the Mughals’ treasury problems. The Mughals had faced rebellions before too, but this time it was different. This time around, the rebel leaders seized economic resources and became stronger.